As Dilip Kumar passes away in the ages, Sukanya Verma feels a deep gratitude for the enormous legacy he's left behind.
In the second part of this four-part special, Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The sarod maestro launched his book, Master On Masters.
There will be as many as 9 historicals coming up in the next 15 months!
The box office report for the year so far ain't good.
Joginder Tuteja looks at some of the fresh faces who may have to wait another year to make their debut.
'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'
Bollywood has always had a special fascination with wheels, be in motorcycles or cars. So it was no wonder that a special enclave was created at the ongoing Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida to tip the hat to the iconic films where the automobile played a critical part.
When Amitabh Bachchan bounced back at 60, why can't Shah Rukh Khan at 51? Picture abhi baaki hai, mere dost, assures Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
With Kareena Kapoor pregnant with her second child, and Anushka Sharma with her first, Joginder Tuteja looks at the careers of the newer generation of mums over the years.
India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.
Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.
Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.
The Rs 19,100 crore 'Indian film industry' is more than its monikers for three simple reasons, feels Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.
Like the rest of India, film folk like Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar came out on their balconies to clap and give a shout-out to people, who have been providing medical and other essential services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as part of PM Narendra Modi's Janta curfew initiative.
'The news that the once dashing, absolutely handsome, utterly charming Shashi Kapoor is no more makes me feel terribly sad.' Aseem Chhabra, author of Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star, pays rich tribute to the iconic actor.
A look at the ceremony that was held on May 10 in the presence of the Kapoor clan and their film industry friends.
Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.
'I spoke to Deven a couple of times after he shifted residence to Pune. He had changed. He had become quieter, sober. He used to be funny, full of laughter. I did call him a couple of times but it wasn't like old times.' Sharmila Tagore looks back at her close friend Deven Verma.
Thugs of Hindostan adds to Aamir Khan's list of disappointments.
'I think I have been lucky that I have found directors who take me for what I am and what they think I am capable of, rather than go on my previous films and see what I have done.'
'Sushant Singh Rajput, a bright young lad who had a life beyond films, was probably too good for Bollywood.' 'To blame his death by suicide on a gang of Bollywood bullies is stretching the point too far,' argues Saibal Chatterjee.
Looking forward to catch Kill Dill this weekend? Here's a lowdown on its director.
Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.
Bollywood has told many 'Brothers' tales over the years.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
It's no wonder several of her hit songs have made a comeback in remixed avatars.
Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.
Remembering Sridevi's strongest words on her 56th birth anniversary.
The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.
Barkha talks about her journey in the world of glamour and her new show, Girls On Top.
'It's not easy to perform in front of 5,000 people, who are standing right behind the camera. You have to remember the dialogue even when the crowd is shouting and saying things to you.'
Looking forward to Jolly LLB 2, 2.0 and much more.
Karan Johar keeps his hit run intact with Student of the Year 2.
Aseem Chhabra sensed an internal turmoil in Vinod Khanna, which sometimes showed the moody person on screen.
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